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'Don't Go Bakin' My Heart' (a mini melodrama)
May
18
10:00 AM10:00

'Don't Go Bakin' My Heart' (a mini melodrama)

Pop into the Historic Anthony Theatre on BalloonFest weekend to grab some hot, fresh popcorn and see this funny a mini melodrama (only 15 minutes long!) by the Arts Center Players. It’s a fun, free, family-friendly show, and you can see it at 10 am, 12 pm, and 1 pm!

Get your best ‘boo hiss!’ ready for the villain, along with a sweet ‘oooooh aaaaaah!’ for the heroine…and will the hero get there in time to save the day?!

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'Don't Go Bakin' My Heart' (a mini melodrama)
May
18
12:00 PM12:00

'Don't Go Bakin' My Heart' (a mini melodrama)

Pop into the Historic Anthony Theatre on BalloonFest weekend to grab some hot, fresh popcorn and see this funny a mini melodrama (only 15 minutes long!) by the Arts Center Players. It’s a fun, free, family-friendly show, and you can see it at 10 am, 12 pm, and 1 pm!

Get your best ‘boo hiss!’ ready for the villain, along with a sweet ‘oooooh aaaaaah!’ for the heroine…and will the hero get there in time to save the day?!

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'Don't Go Bakin' My Heart' (a mini melodrama)
May
18
1:00 PM13:00

'Don't Go Bakin' My Heart' (a mini melodrama)

Pop into the Historic Anthony Theatre on BalloonFest weekend to grab some hot, fresh popcorn and see this funny a mini melodrama (only 15 minutes long!) by the Arts Center Players. It’s a fun, free, family-friendly show, and you can see it at 10 am, 12 pm, and 1 pm!

Get your best ‘boo hiss!’ ready for the villain, along with a sweet ‘oooooh aaaaaah!’ for the heroine…and will the hero get there in time to save the day?!

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Summer Stock! Theatre Camp
May
28
to Jun 1

Summer Stock! Theatre Camp

Come for a week of theatre camp, and join us as we put together a mini productions based on the book ‘Ninja Red Riding Hood’! It’ll have all the pieces of putting together a play — learning fun music and choreography, pulling together sets and costumes, casting roles and putting a show on the stage — all in one week! Then we’ll finish off the week by performing the show at the Historic Anthony Theatre on Saturday, June 1st at 7 pm (as pre-show entertainment, opening for ‘Shrek’!)

***This theatre camp is for students going into 4th through 9th grades.*** 


Led by Alison White & Juliana Whisman.

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Improv Class for Adults
Jun
8
2:30 PM14:30

Improv Class for Adults

Introducing...improv classes for adults (age 18+)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class (and your first one is free!). No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

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Improv Class for Adults
Jul
13
2:30 PM14:30

Improv Class for Adults

Introducing...improv classes for adults (age 18+)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class (and your first one is free!). No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

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Auditions for "The Death & Life of Sneaky Fitch"
Aug
14
6:30 PM18:30

Auditions for "The Death & Life of Sneaky Fitch"

Come audition to be a part of the cast for this hilarious Western tale! (Think Old West, with good ol’ fashioned stand-offs, cowboys & saloon girls, and lots of laughs!) We’re looking for 3 women and 10 men to bring this hilarious tale to life on stage…we know the right players are just waiting in the wings!

This casting call for “The Death & Life of Sneaky Fitch” is open to adults (18+). The time is come-and-go, but plan to spend 20-30 minutes with us. No need to prepare anything — we’ll have sides (short scenes from the script) for you to read with a partner.

***One role is for a singing, guitar-playing cowboy. If you’re interested in auditioning for this role, please bring a guitar with a prepared song.***

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Summer Stand-Up at the Theatre
Aug
31
7:00 PM19:00

Summer Stand-Up at the Theatre

The Arts Center is proud to present Summer Stand-Up at the Theatre!  This fun new comedy event features stand-up comic Jon Stringer!  

Jon Stringer was born in the early 80s as the youngest of 3 children. Perhaps expectedly, he developed into an incurable attention seeker with a gift for making people laugh. A self-described "late bloomer" Jon would only discover his passion for stand-up comedy on his 30th birthday. One comedy open mic changed his entire trajectory. Now he's still channeling his inner child to avoid maturity at all costs. His uniquely optimistic perspective, combined with a commanding stage presence, makes him one of the most sought after new acts in comedy. Jon’s high-energy and physical style has proven to entertain everywhere he goes: USO tours, College Campuses, Cruises, Corporate Events, and Comedy Clubs nationwide. Jon can be heard regularly on I Heart Radio as well as be seen on Netflix (‪Chingo Bling‬'s - They Can't Deport Us All). When he performs in your city, SEE HIM LIVE!!! He'll deliver the laughs you deserve and the ab workout you've been avoiding. 

For more information, check out Jon's website:  www.jonstringer.com.

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Improv Class for Adults
Apr
13
2:30 PM14:30

Improv Class for Adults

Introducing...improv classes for adults (age 18+)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class (and your first one is free!). No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

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Improv Class for Adults
Mar
9
2:30 PM14:30

Improv Class for Adults

Introducing...improv classes for adults (age 18+)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class (and your first one is free!). No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

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"Once Upon a Mattress"
Mar
2
7:00 PM19:00

"Once Upon a Mattress"

Once Upon A Mattress: Youth Edition is a one-hour musical adaptation of ‘The Princess and the Pea’.

Many moons ago, princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of Prince Dauntless, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test and marry her prince? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the classic tale provides some side-splitting shenanigans.

Once Upon a Mattress (Youth Edition) is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

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"Once Upon a Mattress"
Mar
1
7:00 PM19:00

"Once Upon a Mattress"

Once Upon A Mattress: Youth Edition is a one-hour musical adaptation of ‘The Princess and the Pea’.

Many moons ago, princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of Prince Dauntless, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test and marry her prince? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the classic tale provides some side-splitting shenanigans.

Once Upon a Mattress (Youth Edition) is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

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"Once Upon a Mattress" -- School Performance
Mar
1
10:00 AM10:00

"Once Upon a Mattress" -- School Performance

Once Upon A Mattress: Youth Edition is a one-hour musical adaptation of ‘The Princess and the Pea’.

Many moons ago, princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of Prince Dauntless, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test and marry her prince? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the classic tale provides some side-splitting shenanigans.

***This performance is invitation only for local schools.***

Once Upon a Mattress (Youth Edition) is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

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Improv Class for Adults
Feb
10
2:30 PM14:30

Improv Class for Adults

Introducing...improv classes for adults (age 18+)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class (and your first one is free!). No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

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Auditions for "Once Upon a Mattress (Youth Edition)"
Jan
10
6:30 PM18:30

Auditions for "Once Upon a Mattress (Youth Edition)"

This casting call for “Once Upon a Mattress (Youth Edition)” is open to students 4th through 12th grades. The time is come-and-go, but plan to spend 20-30 minutes with us. Come prepared with a memorized piece (something like a poem or a monologue). We’ll also include a vocal audition (we’ll teach you a short bit of music from the show, and you’ll sing it by yourself) and a short dance audition (we’ll teach you a short bit of choreography, and then you’ll present it with a group). We want to hear and see what you bring to the stage!

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'Fools', by Neil Simon
Sep
23
7:00 PM19:00

'Fools', by Neil Simon

The Arts Center is proud to present the adult community theatre production of ‘Fools’, by the American master of comedy, Neil Simon.  ‘Fools’ is a comic fable, sure to delight audiences of all ages with its witty humor and lovable (and hilarious) characters! 

‘Fools’ is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.  (www.concordtheatricals.com)

TICKETS:  Advanced tickets for ‘Fools’ are available here. Tickets will also be available at the box office of the theatre on the day of the show.

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'Fools', by Neil Simon
Sep
22
7:00 PM19:00

'Fools', by Neil Simon

The Arts Center is proud to present the adult community theatre production of ‘Fools’, by the American master of comedy, Neil Simon.  ‘Fools’ is a comic fable, sure to delight audiences of all ages with its witty humor and lovable (and hilarious) characters! 

‘Fools’ is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.  (www.concordtheatricals.com)

TICKETS:  Advanced tickets for ‘Fools’ are available here. Tickets will also be available at the box office of the theatre on the day of the show.

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Auditions for "Fools"
Aug
1
6:30 PM18:30

Auditions for "Fools"

Come audition to be a part of the cast for this comic fable by Neil Simon, the master of American comedy. We’re looking for 3 women and 7 men to bring this hilarious tale to life on stage…we know the right players are just waiting in the wings!

This casting call for “Fools” is open to adults (18+). The time is come-and-go, but plan to spend 20-30 minutes with us. No need to prepare anything — we’ll have sides (short scenes from the script) for you to read with a partner.

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Improv Class for Adults
Jul
8
4:30 PM16:30

Improv Class for Adults

Introducing...improv classes for adults (age 18+)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class (and your first one is free!). No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

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Improv Class for Teens
Jul
8
2:30 PM14:30

Improv Class for Teens

Introducing...improv classes for teens (ages 13-18)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class (and the first one is free!). No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

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Improv Class for Adults
Jun
10
4:30 PM16:30

Improv Class for Adults

Introducing...improv classes for adults (age 18+)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class (and your first one is free!). No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

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Improv Class for Teens
Jun
10
2:30 PM14:30

Improv Class for Teens

Introducing...improv classes for teens (ages 13-18)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class (and the first one is free!). No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

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Summer Stock! Theatre Camp
Jun
5
to Jun 9

Summer Stock! Theatre Camp

  • 104 N Springfield Avenue (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come for a week of theatre camp, and join us as we put together a mini production of a trio of classic fairy tales! It’ll have all the pieces of putting together a play — learning fun music and choreography, pulling together sets and costumes, casting roles and putting a show on the stage — all in one week! Then we’ll finish off the week by performing the show at the Harper County Homegrown Market at Patterson Health Center on Saturday, June 10th at 9:30 am.

***This theatre camp is for students between the completed grades of 3rd through 8th grades.***

Led by Juliana Whisman & Alison White.

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Improv Class for Adults
May
13
4:30 PM16:30

Improv Class for Adults

Introducing...improv classes for adults (age 18+)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class (and your first one is free!). No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

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Improv Class for Teens
May
13
2:30 PM14:30

Improv Class for Teens

Introducing...improv classes for teens (ages 13-18)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class (and the first one is free!). No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

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Improv Classes for Adults
Apr
15
4:30 PM16:30

Improv Classes for Adults

Introducing...improv classes for adults (age 18+)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class. No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

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Improv Classes for Teens
Apr
15
2:30 PM14:30

Improv Classes for Teens

Introducing...improv classes for teens (ages 13-18)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class. No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

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Improv Classes for Adults
Mar
25
4:30 PM16:30

Improv Classes for Adults

Introducing...improv classes for adults (age 18+)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class. No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

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Improv Classes for Teens
Mar
25
2:30 PM14:30

Improv Classes for Teens

Introducing...improv classes for teens (ages 13-18)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class. No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

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"Aladdin KIDS"
Mar
4
7:00 PM19:00

"Aladdin KIDS"

Disney’s Aladdin KIDS, a spectacular 40-minute musical designed for school-aged performers, is based on the 1992 Disney film. Ring bells! Bang the drums! Are you gonna love this exciting stage adaptation of the legendary tale of the lovable thief with the heart of gold! With colorful characters and nonstop adventure, Aladdin KIDS is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for all ages! The Arts Center cast is led by Producer Juliana Whisman, Director Alison White, Music Director Erin Bundy, Choreography Holly McDermott, and Stage Manager Ami DeLacerda.

Disney’s Aladdin KIDS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

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"Aladdin KIDS"
Mar
3
7:00 PM19:00

"Aladdin KIDS"

Disney’s Aladdin KIDS, a spectacular 40-minute musical designed for school-aged performers, is based on the 1992 Disney film. Ring bells! Bang the drums! Are you gonna love this exciting stage adaptation of the legendary tale of the lovable thief with the heart of gold! With colorful characters and nonstop adventure, Aladdin KIDS is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for all ages! The Arts Center cast is led by Producer Juliana Whisman, Director Alison White, Music Director Erin Bundy, Choreography Holly McDermott, and Stage Manager Ami DeLacerda.

Disney’s Aladdin KIDS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

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"Aladdin KIDS" -- School Performance
Mar
3
10:00 AM10:00

"Aladdin KIDS" -- School Performance

Disney’s Aladdin KIDS, a spectacular 40-minute musical designed for school-aged performers, is based on the 1992 Disney film. Ring bells! Bang the drums! Are you gonna love this exciting stage adaptation of the legendary tale of the lovable thief with the heart of gold! With colorful characters and nonstop adventure, Aladdin KIDS is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for all ages! The Arts Center cast is led by Producer Juliana Whisman, Director Alison White, Music Director Erin Bundy, Choreography Holly McDermott, and Stage Manager Ami DeLacerda.

***This performance is invitation only for local schools.***

Disney’s Aladdin KIDS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

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Auditions for "Aladdin KIDS"
Jan
10
5:00 PM17:00

Auditions for "Aladdin KIDS"

This casting call for “Aladdin KIDS” is open to students 4th through 12th grades. The time is come-and-go, but plan to spend 20-30 minutes with us. Come prepared with a memorized piece (something like a poem or a monologue) and an a cappella song (it can even be Happy Birthday!). We’ll also include a short dance audition — we’ll teach you a short bit of choreography, and then you’ll present it with a group. We want to hear and see what you bring to the stage!

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'The Mousetrap' by Agatha Christie
Oct
8
7:00 PM19:00

'The Mousetrap' by Agatha Christie

The Arts Center is proud to present their first adult community theatre production — ‘The Mousetrap’ by Agatha Christie!

The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be?

This classic ‘whodunnit?’ mystery is sure to delight audiences, especially with local actors playing the characters. Come watch the mystery unfold!

Advance tickets can be purchased here.

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